Development NEWS

Judge Steps Aside in Fontainebleau Water Park Case After Disclosing She Owns a House Nearby

Five months after a La Gorce Drive resident sued to block the state law behind the Fontainebleau's water slide, the case has produced a disqualified judge, a complaint to the Judicial Qualifications Commission, profane emails, and accusations that the hotel's lawyers filed AI-fabricated case citations. The plaintiff has asked a new judge to hear the first of it Thursday.

Journal Staff Nov 02, 2026

Planning Beach Litigation

Business NEWS

Lawsuit Accusing Miami Beach Doctor of Punching Employee Is Settled, Complaint Sealed

The case against an Alton Road physician accused of battery, harassment and retaliatory firing ended quietly six weeks after it was filed — and the court file didn't stay public. Members can read how it was resolved and what the sealing order does, and doesn't, say.

Journal Staff Nov 01, 2026

Litigation

Condos & HOAs NEWS

Fire Sprinkler Contractor Sues Over Unpaid Bills at Portofino Towers

Metro Dade Security System says it was never fully paid for a $16,200 sprinkler job at a 37th-floor unit, and is suing the contractor, the unit owners, and the condo association for $12,418.26.

Journal Staff Nov 01, 2026

Litigation

Development NEWS

City Tells Southgate Towers Owner Its West Avenue Site Doesn't Qualify for Live Local

In a letter dated Oct. 30, Planning Director Deborah Tackett told the applicant's attorney that 910 West Ave., where two 38-story towers are proposed, is not zoned for commercial, industrial or mixed use, and so is not eligible for the Live Local Act's zoning benefits. The letter does not reach the height, phasing or density questions.

Journal Staff Oct 30, 2026

Planning Housing

Development NEWS

Developer David Martin, Terra and TMG Move to Dismiss Fraud Claims in $100M Deauville Suit

The main defendants in the Deauville suit have filed their first response to the fraud claims. Members get their arguments and how the plaintiff answers.

Journal Staff Oct 29, 2026

Litigation

Condos & HOAs NEWS

ArteCity Unit Owner Agrees to Halt Work and Open Unit to Inspectors as Both Sides Trade Motions

The ArteCity condo dispute has a new agreed order, and both sides have filed competing motions. Members get what the order requires and what comes next.

Journal Staff Oct 29, 2026

Litigation

Business NEWS

Landlord Narrows Defense in Lincoln Road Museum Fight, Leans on "As-Is" Lease Clause

The landlord in the Lincoln Road museum dispute has filed an amended defense. Members get what changed and what happens next.

Journal Staff Oct 29, 2026

Litigation

Business NEWS

Beach Chair Vendor Sues Owner of Ocean Drive Hotel Over $87K in Unpaid Invoices

A beach-service vendor is suing the owner of an Ocean Drive hotel over unpaid invoices. Members get the details of the claim and what happens next.

Journal Staff Oct 29, 2026

Beach Litigation

Business NEWS

Woman Sues Collins Avenue Burger Restaurant and Dog Owners After Cane Corso Bit Her Face

A Miami-Dade woman is suing a Collins Avenue restaurant and two other patrons over an incident with a dog. Members get the details of the claims and what happens next.

Journal Staff Oct 29, 2026

Litigation

Business NEWS

Lincoln Road Tour Ticket Seller Faces Eviction After Falling Nearly $57K Behind on $25,000 Monthly Rent

A Lincoln Road landlord is seeking to evict a tenant over unpaid rent. Members get the details of the filing and what happens next.

Journal Staff Oct 29, 2026

Litigation

Culture & Events NEWS

Weekend Plans: October 30–November 1, 2026

Things to do in Miami Beach this weekend beyond Halloween — free Friday night at the Wolfsonian, a Palme d'Or winner at O Cinema, an Art Deco walking tour, a pull-up competition at Muscle Beach, and free Sunday music on Ocean Drive.

Journal Staff Oct 29, 2026

Government NEWS

City Finance Committee Sends Aerial Cable Car Proposal to Full Commission

Commissioner Monica Matteo-Salinas's idea for a cable-car link between Miami Beach and Miami advanced Oct. 28 over sharp skepticism from Commissioner David Suarez, who questioned its cost and fit. A private developer pitched a smaller pod-based alternative.

Journal Staff Oct 29, 2026